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February 24, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be not afraid of any man, no matter what his size; when danger threatens, ... I will equalize”

This message is sometimes said to have been printed on a Colt revolver used in the old West: "Be not afraid of any man;No matter what his size;When danger threatens, call on me -- And I will…

June 2, 2021
Time/Weather

“Be not dismayed cause dis June”

The word "dismay" has nothing to do with the month of May, but there are jokes. "Good morning, everyone. It's June 1. We are disMAYed" was posted on Twitter by El Gecko on…

December 10, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be on the side that is against pedophiles”

"BE ON THE SIDE THAT IS AGAINST PEDOPHILES" was posted on X/Twitter by AMERICAN BADASS on December 16, 2022, and again on X/Twitter on March 30, 2023. "Be on the side that is against…

July 26, 2009
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Be right and sit tight” (“Buy right and sit tight”/“Buy right and hold tight”)

"Men who can both be right and sit tight are uncommon" was the wisdom of "Old Mr. Partridge" in the book Reminiscences of s Stock Operator (1923) by Edwin Lefevre. The statement…

June 21, 2010
Banking/Finance/Insurance

“Be risk diverse, not risk averse” (“Be risk aware, not risk averse”)

Entry in progress -- B.P. My BlogRisk Taking, are you Risk Averse or Risk Aware?This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 30th, 2005 at 9:43 pm and is filed under choices. The Age (Australia)Loss…

October 10, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Be so good they can’t ignore you”

American comedian, actor and author Steve Martin told the Los Angeles (CA) Times in a 1991 interview: "A friend of mine once asked how to make it in show business and I said 'Be so good…

October 15, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody”

"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The line was popularized by Kid President on Twitter on January 13, 2014.…

May 1, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help”

"Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying was…

November 1, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Be stronger than your strongest excuse”

"Be stronger than your strongest excuse" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Be STRONGER than your strongest EXCUSE" was posted on Twitter by…

October 4, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Be stubborn about your goals, and flexible about your methods”

"Be stubborn about your goals, and/but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is similar to the older expression, "There's more than…

July 15, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible about your methods”

"Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on posters. "Remain firm about your goals, but flexible about your methods" was…

October 4, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible about your methods”

"Be stubborn about your goals, and/but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is similar to the older expression, "There's more than…

October 4, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Be stubborn about your goals, flexible about your methods”

"Be stubborn about your goals, and/but flexible about your methods" is a saying that has been printed on many images. This is similar to the older expression, "There's more than…

November 6, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be sure to bring up politics at Thanksgiving this year to save on Christmas gifts”

“Never talk about religion or politics” is a popular etiquette rule for family gatherings, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. A jocular saying printed on many images is to do the opposite of…

June 23, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm”

"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm" is a quotation credited to Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) that has been printed on many images. Lincoln was helping Rebecca R.…

April 14, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for”

"Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is usually credited to American vaudeville…

January 10, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Be the glitch you want to see in the matrix”

"Be the glitch you want to see in the matrix" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Be the glitch you want to see in the system" was posted on Twitter by Bruce…

February 9, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be the peace you wish to see in the world”

"Be the peace you wish to see in the world" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Twitter Gael Chiarella Alba@YokibicsTodays Course: Be the peace you wish to see.1:18 AM ·…

March 24, 2024
Media/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“Be the reason someone smiles today. Or blocks you. Whatever”

"Be the reason someone smiles today. Or blocks you. Whatever" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Be the reason someone smiles today" is the usual form of…

November 8, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Be the reason someone stops believing in government”

"Be the reason someone stops believing in the government" is an anti-government saying that was posted on Twitter by 𝗷𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮🗡on September 7, 2021. "Be the…

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